The Last Ape Standing

The Last Ape Standing by Chip Walter explores the history of our presence on Earth particularly in relation to our now extinct hominid cousins.  The book is written for the layperson and is easy to understand.  It is quite interesting.  It focuses on traits that enabled us to survive & eventually thrive.  It concludes with a brief look at our potential future (or lack of one) as time marches forward.

An interesting read that I would recommend to amateurs interested in the subject matter.